From hot air balloons to fire response, it was a busy week in Medicine Hat. CHAT News photos

By Eli J. Ridder

RECAP

Week in review: Hot air balloons come to Medicine Hat, new security measures for city hall

May 25, 2024 | 4:00 AM

🎈 Hot air balloons arrive

The Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival arrived in Medicine Hat this week.

Hatters and those living near the city were greeted in the morning by picturesque sights of balloons gracing the sky.

🔗 Here’s our balloon festival coverage:

• Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival takes flight for third year
• Medicine Hat hot air balloon festival floats into second day
• Check out our upcoming Smile Sunday story on the festival here

WHAT'S ON

Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: Dec. 13-15

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Mustard Seed adding new shelter spaces at Alberta government's request

Dec 12, 2024

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

Dec 12, 2024

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🫂 In the community

Hatters are always up to amazing things.

This week, we covered a Medicine Hat high school teacher who was recognized with a provincial award and a therapy dog making a difference in the lives of children.

🔗 Here’s some community stories:

• Medicine Hat High School teacher recognized with provincial award
• Therapy dog at St. Michael’s School captures hearts
• Blind sports association makes Medicine Hat return

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🏛 City council meets

Medicine Hat city council met on Tuesday and voted on salary transparency.

🔗 Here’s our city hall coverage from this week:

• Medicine Hat reveals new security measures for city hall
• Council calls for civility towards city employees and in debates
• Council votes unanimously for salary transparency
• Noon Interview: Andy McGrogan – May 22

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📰 More impactful local stories

🔗 Here’s some more impactful local coverage from the last week:

• Structure fire ignites in Medicine Hat’s Crescent Heights neighbourhood
• Medicine Hat ‘problem property’ closed up by police after reports of drug activity
• Medicine Hat theatre troupe is eager to take the stage
• Women’s Shelter Society asks for help to cover $6.8M funding gap

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